- Regular Meeting –

							                                              -    Regular Meeting –

    A Regular Meeting was held by the Board of Education, School District No. 100 at LaVergne Education Center
    on Wednesday, June 28, 2006.

    President Zendol called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

    The following members responded to roll call: Davini, Jacklin, Rinehart, Swicionis, Pechous, Zendol.

    Consent Agenda: To approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting, Special Meeting, and Closed Sessions of
    May 8, 10, 24 and 31, 2006; to approve payment of bills totaling $678,715.94; to confirm payment of payrolls
    or June 2, 2006 and June 16, 2006 in the amounts of $710,316.32 and $679,057.44; and to authorize the
    preparation and issuance of payrolls dated June 29, 2006 and July 13, 2006.

•   (CONSENT AGENDA) Upon motion made by Mr. Swicionis, seconded by Mrs. Jacklin, it was moved to
    approve the consent agenda as presented.

    Roll call:   Aye –, Davini, Jacklin, Rinehart, Swicionis, Pechous, Zendol
                 Nay – None
                 Motion Carried

    Routine Matters

    Board Correspondence: None at this time

    Superintendent’s Report
    Communication:
       • Dr. Wernet reported that the graduation ceremony this year went very well.
       • District Policy Manuals are being updated. Board members should bring in their manuals to the
            District office to get updated.
       • A Freedom of Information was received from the Illinois Policy Institute requesting documentation on
            “no child left behind.”
       • Auditors from ISBE are on site auditing all grants
       • Administration is currently updating job descriptions including custodial and support staff descriptions.
       • The next workshop for board members is scheduled for July 19th.

    Enrollment Report/Registration
        • The enrollment report for June 8, 2006 is 3525. This is an increase of 134 students from June 2005.
        • Registration was held a few weeks ago. Fees collected during registration were $87,650. This was a
            slight increase over last year’s registration.

    Board Recognition
    President Zendol thanked Mr. Cimaglia for serving as a Board Member of District 100. She noted that he
    brought a different perspective to the board and some fresh new ideas.

    Mr. Cimaglia stated that it was truly an honor to serve on the board.

    Meeting/Committee Reports
    Education Foundation: The annual golf outing is scheduled for July 21st at Cog Hill. The foundation is still
    seeking “hole” sponsors. Anyone interested in purchasing tickets for golfing and dinner is encouraged to
    contact one of the foundation members.

    IASB: President Zendol was asked to serve as a witness for the signing of a new law, “smaller class size”.
    President Zendol had the opportunity to witness Governor Blagojevich sign the law to reduce class sizes for
    students in kindergarten through third grade.
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    Building & Grounds: The Building Committee met and reviewed the summer projects being done throughout
    the district.

    Board Vacancy: Mr. Swicionis reported that he received correspondence from 4 people interested in the
    vacancy. Interviews will be scheduled for July 12th. The vacancy needs to be filled within 45 days of
    acceptance of Mr. Cimaglia’s resignation.

    Policy: The Policy Committee met prior to tonight’s meeting. There are several policies for 2nd reading and
    adoption on tonight’s agenda.

    Negotiations: Dr. Wernet reported that all negotiations with the Custodial and Teacher Assistants are complete.
    Recommendation to approve the Custodial Union contract is on the agenda. Approval for the Teacher
    Assistants contract will be on hold until September.

    Graduation Committee: Graduation was a huge success.

    Strategic Planning: Dr. Wernet thanked everyone for their participation in the town hall meetings. A Task
    Force will be formed and goals will be developed.

    City of Berwyn Education Committee: The next meeting is June 29th, which Jan Galbraith will attend.

    Old Business
    Location Changes for 2006/07 regular board meetings: Since Freedom Middle School is air conditioned, it was
    requested that the staff recognition in May be held at Freedom Middle School instead of Pershing School, which
    has no air conditioning.

•   (BOARD MEETING LOCATION CHANGE) Upon motion made by Mrs. Pechous, seconded by Mr. Davini,
    it was moved to approve the location changes for the 2006/07 regular board meetings: May 23rd at Freedom
    Middle School and March 28th at Pershing School.

    Roll call:   Aye –, Davini, Jacklin, Rinehart, Swicionis, Pechous, Zendol
                 Nay – None
                 Motion Carried

    Custodial Union Contract Approval: The contract was presented to the Board during closed session and details
    were discussed. President Zendol and Mr. Swicionis sat on the negotiations committee. A press statement will
    be released June 29th.

•   (CUSTODIAL UNION CONRACT 2006-2008) Upon motion made by Mr. Swicionis, seconded by Mrs.
    Jacklin, it was moved to approve the contract with the Custodial Union for 2006 – 2008.


    Roll call:   Aye –, Davini, Jacklin, Rinehart, Swicionis, Pechous, Zendol
                 Nay – None
                 Motion Carried

    Freedom Middle School Property Purchase: This is property owned by the railroad that will be used as a
    walkway for our students to get to Baseball Alley. The land will be paved.

•   (PURCHASE OF PROPERTY BY FREEDOM MIDDLE SCHOOL) Upon motion made by Mrs. Rinehart,
    seconded by Mrs. Pechous, it was moved to approve the purchase of the property by Freedom Middle School,
    approve the environmental study of said property and approve the improvements of this property by making it a
    walkway at a cost not to exceed $5,000.
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    Roll call:   Aye –, Davini, Jacklin, Rinehart, Swicionis, Pechous, Zendol
                 Nay – None
                 Motion Carried

•   (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF POLICIES: 2:30 – SCHOOLDISTRICT ELECTIONS; 2:50 –
    BOARD MEMBER TERM OF OFFICE; 2:210- ORGANIZATIONAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING; 4:60 –
    PURCHASES AND CONTRACTS; 4:150 – FACILITY MANAGEMENT AND BUILDING PROGRAMS;
    5:90 – ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILD REPORTING; 5:100 – STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM;
    5:280 – DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS; 5:250 – LEAVES OF ABSENCE; 6:50 – SCHOOL WELLNESS;
    6:100 – USING ANIMALS IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM; 6:180 – EXTENDED INSTRUCTIONAL
    PROGRAMS; 8:90 – PARENT ORGAIZATIONAL AND BOOSTER CLUBS) Upon motion made by Mrs.
    Pechous, seconded by Mr. Swicionis, it was moved to approve 2nd reading and adoption of the following
    policies: 2:30 – School District Elections; 2:50 – Board Member Term Of Office; 2:210- Organizational School
    Board Meeting; 4:60 – Purchases And Contracts; 4:150 – Facility Management And Building Programs; 5:90 –
    Abused And Neglected Child Reporting; 5:100 – Staff Development Program; 5:280 – Duties And
    Qualifications; 5:250 – Leaves Of Absence; 6:50 – School Wellness; 6:100 – Using Animals In The
    Educational Program; 6:180 – Extended Instructional Programs; 8:90 – Parent Organizational And Booster
    Clubs.

    Roll call:   Aye –, Davini, Jacklin, Rinehart, Swicionis, Pechous, Zendol
                 Nay – None
                 Motion Carried

    School Safety Plan Presentation: Mrs. Bagus presented the School Safety Plan. Members of the School Safety
    Committee were Mr. McGinnis, Mr. Cundari, Mr. Fontanetta, Ms. Sparks, Mr. Esner and board member Mr.
    Cimaglia. The committee met about 5 times this year. Ms. Bagus briefly highlighted various aspects of the
    plan including preparedness of lockdowns and the different responsibilities of each school. The committee will
    have a town hall meeting with the North and South Berwyn School Districts and the Berwyn Police Department
    to review the individual safety plans. Administrators, staff and students will continue to practice safe house
    drills.


    New Business
    Prevailing Wage Resolution: This is a yearly function of the board. The legal notice is printed in the Berwyn
    Life as a combined notice with Morton and its feeder schools.

•   (PREVAILIG WAGE RESOLUTION) Upon motion made by Mrs. Rinehart, seconded by Mr. Davini, it was
    moved to approve the Prevailing Wage Resolution as presented.

    Roll call:   Aye –Davini, Jacklin, Rinehart, Swicionis, Pechous, Zendol
                 Nay – None
                 Motion Carried

    Student Handbook for 2006/07: Board members were provided with a final draft of the Student Handbook for
    2006-2007. Changes from previous drafts were in red.

•   (STUDENT HANDBOOK FOR 2006-2007) Upon motion made by Mr. Davini, seconded by Mrs. Rinehart, it
    was moved to approve the Student Handbook for 2006-2007 as presented.

    Roll call:   Aye –Davini, Jacklin, Rinehart, Swicionis, Pechous, Zendol
                 Nay – None
                 Motion Carried

    Transfer of Interest: Mr. McGinnis reported on the transfer of interests. This is normally done at the end of the
    year.
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•   (TRANSFER OF INTEREST) Upon motion made by Mrs. Jacklin, seconded by Mr. Swicionis it was moved to
    approve the transfer of interest as presented from other funds to the operation fund.

    Roll call:   Aye –Davini, Jacklin, Rinehart, Swicionis, Pechous, Zendol
                 Nay – None
                 Motion Carried

    Permanent Transfer of Working Cash: Mr. McGinnis reported this is the 2nd year of transferring working cash
    into the education fund. This transfer allows programs to continue without making further cuts. The
    recommended transfer is $1.4 M out of the working cash fund.

•   (PERMANENT TRANSFER OF WORKING CASH) Upon motion made by Mr. Swicionis, seconded by Mr.
    Davini, it was moved to approve the permanent transfer of $1.4M of working cash into the education fund.

    Roll call:   Aye –Davini, Jacklin, Rinehart, Swicionis, Pechous, Zendol
                 Nay – None
                 Motion Carried

    Bond and Interest Transfer: Mr. McGinnis reported that an escrow account was set up to pay the principal and
    interest. This account has an excess of $1.8M. He is requesting a transfer of this $1.8 M excess be transferred
    to the education fund.

•   (BOND AND INTEREST TRANSFER) Upon motion made by Mr. Davini, seconded by Mr. Swicionis, it was
    moved to transfer $1.8M from the Bond & Interest fund to the Education Fund as presented.

    Roll call:   Aye –Davini, Jacklin, Rinehart, Swicionis, Pechous, Zendol
                 Nay – None
                 Motion Carried

    Workman’s Compensation Insurance Renewal: Mr. McGinnis briefly reported on the Workman’s
    Compensation Insurance Renewal. District 100 is part of the SELF pool since the middle 1980’s.
    Approximately 150 school districts belong to this pool. Mr. McGinnis presented a new “$25,000 Deductible”
    plan that is being offered by SELF. By participating in this plan the District can save approximately $55,000.
    He presented the details of this plan to the board members.

•   (WORMAN’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE RENEWAL) Upon motion made by Mrs. Jacklin, seconded
    by Mrs. Rinehart, it was moved to approve the Workman’s Compensation Insurance Renewal in the $25,000
    Deductible Plan as presented for a cost of $195,000.

    Roll call:   Aye –Davini, Jacklin, Rinehart, Swicionis, Pechous, Zendol
                 Nay – None
                 Motion Carried

    Transfer of Construction Fund balance to Operations Fund: Mr. McGinnis reported that construction came in
    $632,000 under budget. He is recommending transfer of this money into the operations fund.

•    (TRANSFER OF CONSTRUCTION FUND BALANCE TO OEPRATIONS FUND) Upon motion made by
    Mr. Swicionis, seconded by Mrs. Jacklin, it was moved to approve the transfer of $632,000 of the construction
    fund balance to the operations fund.

    Roll call:   Aye –Davini, Jacklin, Rinehart, Swicionis, Pechous, Zendol
                 Nay – None
                 Motion Carried

    IASB Conference: The board needs to confirm their attendance at the IASB Conference in Chicago November
    16, 17 & 18th. President Zendol informed board members that if they cannot attend, to please let her know.
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•   (IASB CONFERENCE) Upon motion made by Mrs. Zendol, seconded by Mr. Davini, it was moved to approve
    the board’s attendance at the November IASB Conference in Chicago.

    Roll call:   Aye –Davini, Jacklin, Rinehart, Swicionis, Pechous, Zendol
                 Nay – None
                 Motion Carried

    Bid Process for Heritage Middle School Parking Lot: As previously discussed, it is being recommended that
    $100,000 of the monies remaining from the construction of Freedom Middle School be utilized to pave the
    parking lot across from Heritage Middle School. Approval is being requested to go out for bids

•   (BID PROCESS FOR HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL PARKING LOT) Upon motion made by Mr. Davini,
    seconded by Mrs. Jacklin, it was moved to approve to begin the bid process for Heritage Middle School parking
    lot.

    Roll call:   Aye –Davini, Jacklin, Rinehart, Swicionis, Pechous, Zendol
                 Nay – None
                 Motion Carried

    With prior notification, Mrs. Pechous left the meeting at 8:00 p.m.

    Informational Items
    Working Budget: Mr. McGinnis reviewed the working budget with board members. Total expected revenues
    are $29,000,000. This is an increase of 1.9% over last year. Lost revenues include some grant money. Total
    expenditures increased 1% for a total of about $30,000,000. This increase is partially due to salaries. The
    tentative budget will be presented at the July meeting. It will then be put on public display for approval at a
    later meeting.

    Bilingual Department Report: Lucy Barahona presented the South Berwyn District 100 Bilingual Program
    Report. She reviewed the various aspects of the program including staff, models, accountability, research, and
    accomplishments.

    Summer School Update: Mr. Galbraith provided board members with a summer school update. The summer
    school program focuses on early intervention and direct reading instruction. Summer school began June 19th
    and ends July 25th. There are a total of 464 students enrolled in summer school. This is an increase of 70+
    students from last year’s summer school program.

    Personnel

•   (RESIGNATIONS, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, EMPLOYMENT, EXTRA DUTY STIPENDS) Upon motion
    made by Mr. Davini, seconded by Mr. Swicionis, the following personnel items were approved:
       Resignations: Gregory Lauck – Heritage and Nancy Trojanowski - Freedom
       Leave of Absence: Laura Garcia – TA Hiawatha (student teaching 8/28-11/10/06); Katherine Guerrero –
       TA Pershing (student teaching 8/28-11/10/06); Emily Reyes - .5 Social Worker Heritage (FMLA 8/28-
       11/17/06); and Cindy Schwartz – Social Worker Heritage (FMLA 8/28-11/17/06)
       Employment:
       Staff for 2006-2007: Sophia Abenante - .6DRC Piper, Jeanne Rerucha - .6 Reading Teacher Irving,
       Ivelisse ores – TBE Teacher Emerson, Scott Pokornik – PE Teacher Heritage, Erin Herzog – LA Teacher
       Heritage, Sara Hunt – Sp Ed DLP Teacher Heritage, Nicole Jauquet – Spanish Teacher Heritage, Colleen
       Shaunnessey – Sp Ed PCC Teacher Emerson, Sarah Holmes – Sp Ed DLP Teacher Komensky, Mariana
       Nicasio – Social Science Teacher Freedom, Anthony DeFeo – Social Science Teacher Heritage, and Lauren
       O’Hara – Sp Ed Teacher Heritage.
       Summer School 2006: Evelia Sotelo – Teacher Irving Summer School, Nancy Elia – Teacher Early
       Childhood Summer School, Patricia Keefe – Nurse, John Cervin, Saul Vaca & Glenn Connelly – 2006
       summer custodians.
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        Extra Duty Stipends:
        Emerson: Scott Kaese, Jami Maier, Jennifer Kruger, Nancy Schwartz – Core Facilitators; Nancy
        Chlumsky – Chorus Director; Robert Kodura (1/2 of total for Emerson’s Clubs) – Intramurals; and Scott
        Kaese – Teacher in Charge
        Freedom: Cindy Freeman (3/4), Lynette Jonson (1/4), Sarah Hagel, Colleen Arriola, Sarah Dennis,
        Jeremy Majeski, Sharon Nimmer, Brian Wilmes, and Rhonda Ruffolo – Team Leaders; John Joseph (1/2) –
        Athletic Director
        Heritage: Lori Machacek, Bernie Gardner, Al Casiello, Jennifer Janek, Katie Reimann, Amy Quattrone,
        Laura Turek, and Core LaVersa – Team Leaders; Marc Concialdi – Choir Director; John Durachta – Band
        Director; Felicity Ruiz (1/2) – Fine Arts; Carrie Viviano (1/2) – Athletic Director
        Hiawatha: Mary Fergus, Lucy Carrera, Leah O’Donnell, Diann Milford and Kathy McGinnis – Core
        Facilitators.
        Irving: Cathy Steinhaus, Kathy Kroll and Jorie Stevens – Core Facilitators; Michael Rickert – Chorus
        Director; Francie Scott – Teacher in Charge
        Komensky: Barbara Byrnes, Teresa Harr, Diane Rezabek (1/2), Sharon Rourke (1/2), Helen Hovanec
        (1/2) and Angela Defrancesco (1/2) – Core Facilitators; Andrew Seymour – Choir Director; Helen Hovanec
        – Student Council
        Pershing: Annette Teer, Diona Iacobazzi, Nicole Kuda, Michelle Kotwica, Maria Durso and Kathy
        McGinnis – Core Facilitators; Denise Farley – Chorus Director
        Piper: Lourdes Rodriguez, Nancy Nowaczyk, Jan Hebda, Kathy McGinnis – Core Facilitators; Elizabeth
        French – Teacher in Charge; Andy Seymour – Chorus Director; Chris Digilio - Webmaster

    Roll call:   Aye –Davini, Jacklin, Rinehart, Swicionis, Zendol
                 Nay – None
                 Absent - Pechous
                 Motion Carried

•    (ADJOURNMENT) Upon motion made by Mr. Davini seconded by Mr. Swicionis, it was moved to adjourn
    the Regular Board Meeting at 8:28 p.m.

    Roll call:   Aye –Davini, Jacklin, Rinehart, Swicionis, Pechous, Zendol
                 Nay – None
                 Motion Carried




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                                                                              James E. Swicionis, Secretary




    _________________________,
    Joanne D. Zendol, President




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    Dolly Konopka, Board Recording Clerk